IMAGE
[Macauley and Curtis Islands, during the visit of HMS Mildura with Lord Ranfurly and party]
- Date
- [27 October 1900]
- Reference
- PA1-q-633-43
- Description
Two photographs taken by Malcolm Ross on the cruise of HMS Mildura to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga, October 1900, during which the Cook Islands and Niue were annexed on behalf of New Zealand.
The upper photograph (PA1-q-633-43-1) shows Macauley Island as seen from HMS Mildura, 27 October 1900.
The lower photograph (PA1-q-633-43-2) shows Curtis Island, as seen from HMS Mildura, 27 October 1900.
As indicated in Hill-Trevor's account (PA1-f-143, p 32), the party did not land on Macauley but sailed on to Curtis.
Physical Description: Two photographic prints mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size)
- Access restrictions
- No access restrictions
- Part of
- Ranfurly family: Collection / Album documenting the Pacific cruise of Lord Ranfurly on HMS Mildura in October 1900, and the annexation for New Zealand of the Cook Islands and Niue.
- Format
- Photographs, Two photographic prints mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size)
See original record
Click to request to view this item, access digital version (if available), and see more information.